Coaches
Looking for some guidance or help with your triathlon training? Enlist the help of some of the best coaches in Kansas City!
Coaches:
Barb Brown
Barb is new to Personal Training, but has been an avid lifetime fitness participant. She serves on the WIN for KC Advisory Board and has completed the WIN Triathlon, various half marathons and swum competitively. She is passionate about motivating and inspiring clients to achieve outstanding results.
Cody Shaffer
Cody is a well versed personal trainer and educator. His work experience and education set him apart from the training norm. He has worked as a personal trainer for the past nine years in a variety of fitness markets. These environments include traditional gyms, studios, sport specific and cardiac rehabilitation. Cody is the founder and general manager of Advanced Fitness Consulting, and co-founder of Achieve Online Fitness.
Cody obtained his education and training at the University of Kansas where he completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree of Science in Exercise Physiology. He is currently working towards an additional Master’s Degree in Health Education at the University of Kansas. For three years at the University of Kansas, he worked as a graduate teaching assistant and instructor for the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science. At the University, Cody taught coursework in weight training, physical conditioning, personal and community health, and first aid and safety. As a student Cody was the recipient of the two highest awards in his degree program, including the Brett Hammig Excellence in Exercise Science Award, and the Walter Mikols Outstanding Masters Student Award.
Cody holds all Accredited Certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, which includes Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist. He works closely with the National Academy of Sports Medicine by developing continuing education curriculum, and serving as a credentialed instructor for their potential and current trainers.
Cody is a self-proclaimed “motivator” and he takes great pride in training and coaching individuals to achieve extraordinary results. A wealth of knowledge and experience allow Cody to achieve results for people from all backgrounds and fitness levels.
Dina Myers
Dina has been a coach & personal trainer for the past 16 years and loves improving the lives of others through physical fitness. She is a certified personal trainer and run coach. In the spring, you will find her as the run coach for the Rock The Parkway Half Marathon Groupie Runs and in the summer she is the official coach for the WIN For KC Women’s Triathlon. Fall finds her coaching athletes through their fall races. Dina has a passion for endurance sports and enjoy competing in marathons and triathlons. Since 2006, she has run 10 marathons, including 4 times in the Boston Marathon. Throughout the year, you’ll find her at many local half and full marathons as an official race pacer, helping other runners meet and exceed their goals. She is a true believer in cross training and the benefits it can have on the body. Dina will help you meet your fitness goals whether it be improving race times, dropping body fat, increasing muscle tone, improving your cardiovascular fitness, or keeping injury free.
Jeremy Hammer
Jeremy has competed in multiple marathons and half-marathons, including the 2012 P.F. Chang's Rock n' Roll Marathon, the 2011 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and the 2010 Boston Marathon. Jeremy was also a member of the University of Central Missouri Cross-Country and Track teams from 2002 though 2006. He received a B.S. in Exercise Science from Central Missouri and has been a Certified Personal Trainer since 2006.
Kelly Heaven
Kelly's pursuing a life-long passion for fitness. After leaving a nine year career in sales, Kelly began training friends and family out of a spare bedroom in her house. Friends and family led to other friends and coworkers and before she knew it, her schedule was full. From there, Kelly opened a larger space inside Kansas City Sports Club and expanded her business to small group classes and personal training. Additionally, she's excited to have an amazing team of experienced trainers. Small group training is growing in popularity because people want a "personal trainer" style workout on a fixed budget. With hectic schedules, juggling careers, family, and social activities, people need flexibility to work out on the days and times that are convenient to them. Burn Fitness offers small group classes with a personal trainer to coach you every step of the way. You'll know the names of the people in your class, have attention paid to your form, and leave KNOWING you "worked it." Chances are, your sore muscles will remind you for days to come. Hopefully, that's what keeps you coming back...are you ready to crave the burn?
Nicole Gerken
Nicole is passionate about health and wellness. She enjoys helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle and believes in the power of fitness, nutrition and preventative care. Nicole attended WellSpring School of Allied Health and gained expertise in fitness training and corrective exercise techniques, achieving the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Corrective Exercise Specialist certifications.
Nicole serves as a personal trainer by providing a variety of challenging workouts that can be done at home or a gym environment and are specific to each client’s fitness level. She specializes in pre, during and post pregnancy exercise and 5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon training. In addition, she serves as a life coach by developing individualized action plans that work toward a specific event, milestone or personal goal, counseling clients who are in a life transition that seek guidance and motivation.
For more than 10 years, Nicole had a successful career within the advertising agency industry, helping global, national and local companies grow. She is now on the path to take her knowledge of growing a “brand” to truly helping a “client” reach and maintain a healthy and happy long term lifestyle through a full holistic approach.
Nicole enjoys educating her clients on the latest wellness topics and keeping her clients accountable to their goals. She serves as a Brooks Running Ambassador, encouraging others to become active in their community. Nicole is personally active as a marathon runner, enjoys kickboxing and practicing yoga. She is a health leader and an excellent motivator. Nicole is a team player who is committed to her clients and achieving long term results.
Sharon Prothe
Sharon's playful and competitive spirit is a present motivator as part of her teaching and coaching style. An active athlete since her kickball days on the playground, her athletic accomplishments range from full marathons, Olympic weightlifting and most recently completing a half Ironman triathlon in 2012. Her true passion is balancing strength and endurance with the flexibility of yoga. The athletic movements, connection to breath and the ability to find a time to look within inspired Sharon to be dedicated yogini.
Sharon has a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Kansas State University and has studied at the Culinary Institute of America. In 2009 she completed her 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher training at Kansas Siddhi Yoga under the direction of Gina Caputo, E-RYT. Sharon joyfully lives her passion to inspire others towards living an authentic life of “health”, linking the mind/body connection to sweat, breathe and fuel your journey with outstanding nutrition!
Trevor Price
Trevor uses his education and experience to get continued results for all of his clients. Trevor has been in the fitness industry for 11 years and has worked with several hundred clients. He has worked in one-on-one personal training, cardio pulmonary rehabilitation, group fitness and has trained clients from youth to seniors. Trevor owns First Class Fitness which specializes in online fitness and nutrition training and is the founder of Achieve Online Fitness.
Trevor holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and is currently working on a study involving the relationship of a new developmental diet and its effect on body composition. He is a certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise.
"I think we have a created a program that is going to help a lot of people struggling with their weight. Achieve is a very convenient and affordable way to lose weight and get into shape. We are giving our clients 30 new workouts every month, a personalized nutrition plan, and access to all of our trainers for only $9.99 a month. You do not need any fancy equipment or use some special supplement, all you need is a willingness to make some small changes in your daily routine. I invite everyone to give us a try, I think you will be surprised at how quickly results will appear."
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